Connie Link

Connie Perko was born on February 10, 1950 in Hibbing, MN to Thomas and Olga Perko. She graduated from Hibbing High School. After graduation, she moved to Rochester and worked at various places including Flowers by Jerry, Mayo Clinic, and Rochester Public Schools. She then started her own daycare business and retired as a Nanny. Children were her true passion. On March 29 1975 she married her best friend, Ray Link in Spring Valley, MN. Together, they raised three children. Connie loved people. She was a conversationalist who put a smile on many faces.

She is survived by her husband Ray of Rochester, her children Ray Jr. of Stewartville, Jenni (Michael) Brown of Byron, Ryan (Christal) of Rochester, her brother John Perko of Kingman, AZ, her sister Bonnie (Jim) Riipinen of Kingman, AZ and three grandchildren Lydia, Nolan and Bryson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Tom.

There will be a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.

Condolences

So sorry for your loss Ray and family! Even tho I haven’t seen Connie for a long time, I still remember her giggle and her warm heart!!

-- Diane ThompsonAdded on November 3, 2019

Ray and family,.

We are sad to hear of Connie's passing. Our prayers are with you as you mourn and adjust to life without Connie.

Sincerely, your neighbors, Chuck, Tristan and kids

-- Chuck KirchhoffAdded on November 2, 2019

I loved Connie so much her and I met almost 30 years ago at Methodist hospital we worked together in the kitchen she was such a beautiful soul my deepest sympathy to all of you ❤️ hugs

-- LindaAdded on November 1, 2019

Our special memories of good times with Conni will get us through this difficult time. Sincere sympathy to Ray and the entire family. Bev

-- Bev MyersAdded on October 31, 2019

Ray and family, we want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Connie was one hell of a woman that could make sad people laugh. Wonderful woman. We will miss her and remember always that beautiful smile! Blessings to all.

-- Larry H NiemeyerAdded on October 30, 2019

To the Raymond Link Family , our Condolences to You and our prayers. Sorry We could not come to funeral ; but our son Derek is getting married at same time. Thinking of You and sending prayers. Jim Link.

-- James LinkAdded on October 30, 2019

Thoughts, prayers and sympathies to you, Ray, and the entire family.

-- Craig And Cindy SeabrightAdded on October 29, 2019

Jen and family, I am SO sorry for your loss. I’ll continue to pray for you guys. Love and Hugs,